WORK AID WAGES.
.» [Special to Pbess Association.] LONDON, Oct. 17. Owing to the indolence and iaaolence of the labour foremen at the upper docks, the Joint Committee have decided to abolish the position from Nov. 4. [Peb Pbbsb Assonivnow.] AUCKLAND, Oct. 17. Another dispute in the bootmaking trade is feared, owing to the demands of the operatives for higher wages. It is pointed out that if the wages are increased here, trade will be driven to the South. The members of the Tailors* Union have submitted to the masters a scale of pay which the latter consider to be out of the question. They have, however, resolved to confer with the employees. WELLINGTON, Oct. 17. A movement is on foot here to form a body composed of delegates from the various assemblies pf the Knights of Labour in New Zealand, and it is suggested that the proposed body should meet in Wellington, at regular intervals, for the transaction of business relating to the Order. DUNEDIN, Oct. 17. The crew of the barque Hurunui continue to refuse to discharge cargo. Some of .them presented themselves at the police station and asked to be removed to gaol. The warrants for their commitment are, however, still lying in the Police Court, and will not be executed till the captain applies for them.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6989, 18 October 1890, Page 4
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WORK AID WAGES.
Star (Christchurch), Issue 6989, 18 October 1890, Page 4
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